Practice areas: Health Care, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1995
Education: Texas Tech University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2010 Details
Partner at ByrdAdatto, PLLC, in Dallas, Texas, Michael S. Byrd represents clients in matters of healthcare law, transactional law and business law. With over three decades of experience in the legal profession, he approaches each case with a commitment to tailoring his solutions to his client’s unique needs. Extending his practice to clients across the state, he helps medical providers, companies and investors to navigate complex deals and business transactions while complying with strict legal and industry regulations.
Possessing experience in both transactions and litigation, Mr. Byrd offers a comprehensive and nuanced perspective to his legal practice, enhancing his ability to address diverse client needs effectively. His practice involves guiding his clients through mergers and acquisitions, and ensures each deal complies with the rules and regulations it is bound by. He also has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating contracts for joint ventures and commercial partnerships. In addition to this, he helps businesses with corporate restructuring and entity formation.
Mr. Byrd completed his undergraduate studies in business administration, gaining early exposure to business tactics and strategy. This background provides him with technical business knowledge, which he leverages in his practice today. He received his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1995 and, in the same year, was admitted to the State Bar of Texas. Additionally, he is licensed to practice in Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.
His continuous efforts to provide reliable counsel to businesses and individuals have garnered Mr. Byrd numerous accolades and recognitions. He was selected for the Top Rated Lawyers list by The Dallas Morning News and The Best Lawyers in America in Health Care list by Best Lawyers. He maintains an "Excellent" rating on Avvo, which stands as a testament to his commitment to a client-centric practice.
Practice areas
Health Care, Business/CorporateFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Health & Health Care Law
- 60% Health Care
- 40% Business/Corporate
First Admitted: 1995, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://byrdadatto.com/attorneys/michael-s-byrd/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Ohio State Bar, 2020
- New Jersey State Bar, 2019
- Pennsylvania State Bar, 2018
- New York State Bar, 2018
- State Bar of Texas, 1995
- Dallas Bar Association, Health Law Section
Pro bono / Community Service
- Director for the LEAP Global Missions (www.leapmissions.org) (2012 - Current)
- Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
- Fellow of the Dallas Bar Foundation
Educational Background
- University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., Honors: Dean’s List, 1988-1992
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “The Law,” The American Med Spa Association Houston Boot Camp (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Regulatory 101,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2016)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Contracts 101,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2016)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “The Top 5 Risk to Plastic Surgeons,” Contracts 101, and Regulatory 101, UT Southwestern Medical School (2016)
- Speaker, “Legal Issues in the Digital Age,” American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2016)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Hot Topics in Plastic Surgery,” Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (2016)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto and Alex Thiersch, “Med Spa Rules and Regulations in Texas,” The American Med Spa Association Dallas Boot Camp (2016)
- Speaker, “Legal Issues in the Digital Age,” American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Hot Topics in Plastic Surgery,” Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto and Alex Thiersch, “Med Spa Rules and Regulations in Texas,” The American Med Spa Association Dallas Boot Camp (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Contract 101,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Regulatory 101,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Business of Plastic Surgery,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Alex Thiersch, “Med Spa Rules and Regulations in California,” The American Med Spa Association Los Angeles Boot Camp (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto and Alex Thiersch, “Hot Legal Trends in the Business of Aesthetics,” American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto and Alex Thiersch, “The Legal Risk Surrounding Aesthetic Practices,” Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine & Dentistry,” Dallas Bar Association Health Law Section (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Alex Thiersch, “Med Spa Rules and Regulations in California,” The American Med Spa Association San Jose Boot Camp (2017)
- Speaker, “Looking to Join a New Practice: The Various Stages,” Plastic Surgery The Meeting (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine & Dentistry,” Dallas Bar Association Health Law Section (2017)
- Co-Speaker with Jay Reyero, “The Legal Landscape of the Medical Spa Industry,” The Medical Spa Show (2018)
- Panelist with Alex Thiersch, “How Medical Spas Can Successfully Partner with Plastic Surgeons,” The Medical Spa Show (2018)
- Speaker, “Can You Own a Medical Spa Without Being a Doctor? The Answer is MSOs,” The Medical Spa Show (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Preparing for the Business Side of Medicine,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2018)
- Speaker, “Retirement Planning – Building Value from a Clinical and Business Perspective,” American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Alex Thiersch, “Utilizing Non-Physician Providers: Who Can Do What,” American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2018)
- Co-Speaker, “Protect Your Brand – The Basics of Trademarks,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2018)
- Speaker, “Who Can Do What? Basics of Med Spa Supervision and Delegation,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2018)
- Speaker, “Texas Med Spa Law: An Overview,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto and Alex Thiersch, “Texas Rules and Regulations a Med Spa Owner Must Consider,” The American Med Spa Association Dallas Boot Camp (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Malpractice and the Ripple Effects – Proactive Steps to Manage Your Risk,” International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (2018)
- Speaker, “Reboot Your Practice: A Practice Management Workshop,” Plastic Surgery The Meeting (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Late Career Practice Boot Camp,” Plastic Surgery The Meeting (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “The Devil’s in the Details: Compensation Models and Contracts,” Plastic Surgery The Meeting (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Contracts 101 – Evaluating Your Employment Opportunities,” International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery (2018)
- Speaker, “Using Non-Competes and Non-Solicitation Agreements to Protect Your Med Spa,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2018)
- Speaker, “Basics of a Medical Director Contract,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2018)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Laws and Regulations in the Medical Spa Industry: What You Need to Know,” The Medical Spa Show (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Jay Reyero, “MSO Structure: How Can a Non-physician Own a Medical Spa Legally?,” The Medical Spa Show (2019)
- Co-Speaker, “Who Can Do What? Basics of Supervision and Delegation in a Medical Spa,” The Medical Spa Show (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Jay Reyero, “This Name’s Taken: The Importance of Trademark Law in Your Practice,” The Medical Spa Show (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Preparing for the Business Side of Medicine,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Alex Thiersch, “California Rules and Regulations a Med Spa Owner Must Consider,” The American Med Spa Association Los Angeles Boot Camp (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Why Do I Have to See the Patient First for Non-Invasive Treatments?,” The Aesthetic Meeting (2019)
- Speaker, “Who Can Do What? Basics of Supervision and Delegation In An Aesthetic Medical Practice,” Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (2019)
- Speaker, “The Legal Structure of an Aesthetic Practice,” The Aesthetic Show (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto and Alex Thiersch, “Texas Rules and Regulations a Med Spa Owner Must Consider,” The American Med Spa Association Dallas Boot Camp (2019)
- Speaker, “Medical Spa: Is This for Me?,” Plastic Surgery The Meeting (2019)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Preparing for Retirement: Late Career Practice Boot Camp,” Plastic Surgery The Meeting (2019)
- Speaker, “The Big Five – What a Provider Should Know About Their Employment Agreement,” USC Keck School of Medicine (2019)
- Speaker, “Contract Review,” Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (2019)
- Speaker, “The Law: Growing Your Practice in Compliance,” A4M World Congress (2019)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, Alex Thiersch, Jay Reyero and Patrick O’Brien, “The Houston Med Spa Arrests: What Happened and What Does It Mean for Your Medical Spa?,” The Medical Spa Show (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “Legal 201: Patient Privacy; Medical Spa Advertising; Kickbacks and Compensation; Dealing with an Angry Patient; and Social Media Law,” The Medical Spa Show (2020)
- Co-Speaker, “The Business, Legal and Financial Aspects of MSOs,” The Medical Spa Show (2020)
- Speaker, “Medical Spa Rules & Regulations,” The American Med Spa Association Virtual Boot Camp (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “The CARES Stimulus and Med Spas, MSOs, and Independent Contractors,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2020)
- Speaker, “Dropping the Mic – Practice Wind Down,” American Society of Plastic Surgeons Webinar (2020)
- Speaker, “PPP Progress and Other COVID-19 Updates,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Alex Thiersch and Patrick O’Brien, “PPP Progress and Updates,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Weekly PPP Update: Program Refunded, Loan Forgiveness,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Re-opening Toolkit for Medical Spas,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Risk of Re-Opening for Texas Medical Spas,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Phasing-In – Reopening Your Medical Practice,” Association of Dermatology Administrators and Managers (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “PPP Update: Forgiveness Rules, IRS Rulings, and Moving Targets,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2020)
- Co-Speaker, “Contracts 101,” The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (2020)
- Co-Speaker, “Contracts 101,” Stanford University School of Medicine (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Other Updates,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2020)
- Speaker, “The Anatomy of an Enforceable Non-Compete,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “The Big Five – What a Provider Should Know About Their Employment Agreement,” American Educational Institute (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Holding up a Mirror to Your Business: Exposing Your Liability Risk Through A Practice Assessment,” American Educational Institute (2020)
- Speaker, “The Big Five – What a Physician Should Know About Their Employment Agreement,” California Society for Plastic Surgeons Resident Day (2020)
- Speaker, “Hot Topics in the Business of Medicine and Dentistry,” Cedars-Sinai Anesthesiology Residency (2020)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “Devils in the Details – Compensation Models and Contracts,” Plastic Surgery The Meeting (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “3 Steps to Building Your Exit Plan,” Plastic Surgery The Meeting (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Contracts 101: Compensation Models & Contracts,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Business of Your Practice,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2020)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Who Can Do What?,” The Aesthetic Show (2020)
- Speaker, “Contracts 101,” The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2020)
- Speaker, “Resident Education Seminar,” The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2021)
- Moderator, “The Business, Legal and Financial Aspects of MSOs,” The Medical Spa Show (2021)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “Legal 201: Legal Marketing Pitfalls and Reasons your Practice Will Get Investigated,” The Medical Spa Show (2021)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “Legal and Financial Strategies for Advanced Businesses,” The Medical Spa Show (2021)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “The Law,” The American Med Spa Association Dallas Boot Camp (2021)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Who Can Own a Medical Spa in Texas,” The American Med Spa Association Webinar (2021)
- Speaker, “Integrated Practices and Med Spas: Understanding the Basic Rules of Ownership and Operations,” Texas Health Law Conference (2021)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “The Big Five – What A Physician Should Know About Their Employment Agreement,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2021)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Operating Your Practice in Compliance: What Practice Owners Need to Know,” A4M World Congress (2021)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “How to Negotiate with Hospitals & Other Employers to Win,” Orthopedic Summit (2021)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “The Legal Aspect of Medical Spa M&As,” The Medical Spa Show – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2022)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “What Attributes are Investors Looking for in a Med Spa Business?,” The Medical Spa Show (2022)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “I Have an MSO … Now What?,” The Medical Spa Show (2022)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “How Physicians, APRNs and PAs Working as Business Partners Can Result in Tremendous Growth and Profitability,” The Medical Spa Show (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Where do we go from here? Mergers and Acquisitions,” ASPS Spring Meeting (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “White Coat Career & ByrdAdatto – Physician Contracts 101,” White Coat Career & ByrdAdatto (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Employment Models and Compensation First,” The Aesthetic Meeting (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Business of Your Practice,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “The Big 5 – Compensation Models and Contracts,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Business of Plastic Surgery,” UT Southwestern Medical School (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Physicians Contracts 101,” Webinar (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Contract 101,” USC Keck School of Medicine (2022)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “M&A in The Aesthetic and Cosmetic Market with ByrdAdatto and Skytale Group,” Dallas Bar Association Health Law Section (2022)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “First Contract: Navigating the Waters,” Plastic Surgery The Meeting (2022)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “Case Study: The Life Cycle of a Med Spa,” The Medical Spa Show – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2023)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “Hitchhikers Legal Guide: The 5 Phases of a Deal,” The Medical Spa Show – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2023)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto: Spotting the Legal Red Flags,” The Medical Spa Show (2023)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “The Business, Legal and Financial Aspects of MSOs,” The Medical Spa Show (2023)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “Fake or Real: Do NPs and PAs Have Independence?,” The Medical Spa Show (2023)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “What Makes Skincare Work for You, Your Patients and Your Practice,” The Aesthetic Meeting (2023)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Alex Thiersch, “Legal Bootcamp for Plastic Surgeons – The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth,” The Aesthetic Meeting (2023)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Lifecycle of a Plastic Surgery Practice,” Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Business Meeting (2023)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Legal 101: The Basics of Compliance,” The American Med Spa Association Dallas Boot Camp (2023)
- Speaker, “Legal 101: The Basics of Compliance,” The American Med Spa Association Boston Boot Camp (2023)
- Speaker, “Employment Agreements from the Employees POV,” USC Keck School of Medicine (2023)
- Speaker, “Hot Topic Update on Private Equity in Texas,” Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting (2023)
- Speaker, “Legal and Practical Considerations for Semaglutide and Private Equity,” Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting (2023)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “Hitchhiker’s Guide to MSOs: Exploring Possible Uses,” Aesthetic Next (2023)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “M&A in Medical Aesthetics,” Aesthetic Next (2023)
- Speaker, “Employment Agreements from the Employees POV,” FACEit Live (2023)
- Panelist, “You Have Buyer Interest, Now What?,” The Medical Spa Show – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2024)
- Co-Speaker with Jay Reyero, “Preparing for the Journey: Expectations for the 5 Phases,” The Medical Spa Show – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2024)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “Hitchhiker’s Guide to MSOs: Exploring Possible Uses,” The Medical Spa Show (2024)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “What to Do When Patients Threaten Violence,” The Medical Spa Show (2024)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “Legal 123s with ByrdAdatto: Spotting the Legal Red Flags,” The Medical Spa Show (2024)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, Jay Reyero, and Alex Thiersch, “Legal Q&A with ByrdAdatto: Your Med Spa Questions Answered,” The Medical Spa Show (2024)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “The Basics of Medical Spa Compliance,” The Aesthetic Meeting (2024)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Employment, Rent and Device Contracts – Know What You’re Signing,” The Aesthetic Meeting (2024)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “The Modern Practice: Death of the Lone Wolf? Or the Death of PE? What Are Our Practices Really Worth?,” The Aesthetic Meeting (2024)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Alex Thiersch, “Legal Boot Camp for Plastic Surgeons: The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth,” The Aesthetic Meeting (2024)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Good Faith Examination and Med Spa Liability,” The Aesthetic Meeting (2024)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “Taming the Wild West of Skin Care,” The Aesthetic Meeting (2024)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Samuel Pondrom, “The Melting Pot of Licenses in Elective Medicine,” Dallas Bar Association Health Law Section (2024)
- Panelist with Jay Reyero, “Staying Out of Trouble,” ASPS Plastic Surgery the Meeting (2024)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “How to Master the Three Strategic Pillars of Your Practice So That You Can Boost Your Profits, Scale Your Business, and Regain Control – Without Stress,” The Aesthetics Meeting (2025)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Alexander Thiersch, “The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth,” The Aesthetics Meeting – Legal Boot Camp for Plastic Surgeons (2025)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “How Preparing for an Exit Builds a Better Business,” The Medical Spa Show – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2025)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “Competitive Inertia: Building a Team and Process to Maximize Value,” The Medical Spa Show – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2025)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” The Medical Spa Show – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2025)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Alexander Thiersch, “Dangerous Practices, Devastating Consequences: A Compliance Perspective,” The Medical Spa Show (2025)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “Everything You Want to Know About Running a Thriving Med Spa,” The Medical Spa Show (2025)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, Jay Reyero, and Jeffrey Segal, “How Successful Med Spas Manage Chaos,” The Medical Spa Show (2025)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto and Jay Reyero, “Is My Med Spa Compliant?,” The Medical Spa Show (2025)
- Panelist with Jay Reyero, “Implementing a Successful Weight Loss Program,” The Medical Spa Show (2025)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Intake Forms and Compliance,” The Medical Spa Show (2025)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Compliance and Risk Management,” Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (2025)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Aesthetic Medicine: From Compliance to Compounding,” Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (2025)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Compliance and Risk Management,” The Aesthetic Show (2025)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “Scientific Highlights and Updates,” The Aesthetic Show – Regenerative Aesthetics Symposium (2025)
- Panelist with Bradford Adatto, “Adding a Medical Weight Loss Program to Your Practice,” The Aesthetic Show (2025)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Clinic Legal “Must-Knows,” Medical Aesthetic Spa Owners’ Conference (2025)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Launch Your Weight & Wellness Program With Confidence,” DrWell Webinar (2025)
- Panelist, “Practical Marketing Insights,” Nextech National Sales Meeting (2026)
- Speaker, “Educate to Expect or Expel: Elevating Consultations with Photography,” Nextech EDGE 2026 (2026)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Getting Consents Right: Best Practices Across Health Care,” Nextech EDGE 2026 (2026)
- Panelist, “Lessons Learned From an M&A Deal Team,” The Medical Spa Show – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2026)
- Panelist, “Life After Close,” The Medical Spa Show – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Summit (2026)
- Panelist, “Everything You Need To Know About Running a Thriving and Compliant Med Spa,” The Medical Spa Show (2026)
- Co-Speaker with Jay Reyero, “Hitchhiker’s Guide to Your First Physician Employment Agreement,” The Aesthetic MEET (2026)
- Speaker, “AI Do’s and Don’ts for Your Practice,” The Aesthetic MEET (2026)
- Co-Speaker with Bradford Adatto, “Legal Bootcamp for Plastic Surgeons,” The Aesthetic MEET 2026
- Panelist, “The Future of Aesthetic Medicine: Navigating AI from Policy to Practice,” Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (2026)
- Panelist, “Wellness Convergence: Expanding the Aesthetic Ecosystem,” Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (2026)
- Panelist, “Regenerative Aesthetics: Advancing Science, Safety, and Strategy in Practice,” Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (2026)
- Panelist, “Lunch with Leaders Networking Roundtable Discussions,” Vegas Cosmetic Surgery (2026)
- Panelist, “Collaborations, Conversions and Compliance: How to Amplify Your Practice and Dominate Social Media,” The Aesthetic Show (2026)
- Panelist, “AI in Aesthetic Practice Symposium,” The Aesthetic Show (2026)
- Contributing Author (2019) The Business of Plastic Surgery 2nd Edition, Thieme Publishers
- Contributing Author (2020) The Art of Aesthetic Surgery: Fundamentals and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Third Edition – Volume 1: Principles and Techniques, Thieme Publishers
- Interviewed by Jolene Edgar, “Drive-Thru Botox? How Some Aesthetic Treatments Are Taking Place Outside the Office Post-COVID-19 Lockdown,” Allure Magazine, June 2020
- Interviewed by Elizabeth Stanton, “New York Tries to Regulate the Wild West of Laser Hair Removal,” Bloomberg, March 2021
- Associate Editor, Texas Tech Law Review, 1994
- Understand how to navigate an employment agreement and key terms to look for when considering an employment opportunity in health care., Co-Speaker, Employment Agreements from the Employee’s Perspective, UT Southwestern Medical School, Health Care, 2025
- Review of the existing regulations related to the use of regenerative therapies in a practice – specifically to help attendees understand what is allowed when it comes to the use of exosomes, stem cells, polynucleotides, etc., Co-Speaker, Compliance and Risk Management, The Aesthetics Show, 2025
- Setting up a contract and how it relates to residents and fellows, Co-Speaker, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Your First Physician Employment, The Aesthetics Meeting – The Residents and Fellows Forum, 2025
- This session will provide attendees with a primer on contracts and rate negotiations. At the end of this activity participants will be able to: 1. Understand parts of an employment contract. 2. Identify what can and cannot be negotiated in a contract. 3. Recognize how to make requests and when it's time to move on., Co-Speaker, Know Your Worth: Employment Contracts and Rate Negotiations, Plastic Surgery the Meeting, Health Care, 2024
- Speaker, How Health Reform will Impact Your Practice, Baylor University Medical Center, 2014
- Speaker, Contracting-From the Employee's side, Webinar for Young Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Speaker, How to Safeguard your Practice from Vultures from Circling Overhead, Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Symposium
- Speaker, HIPAA Compliance Plans, Webinar for EHR 2.0
- Guest Lecturer, Practice Administration course, Baylor College of Dentistry
- Speaker, Choice of Entity: Corporate Law, Advanced Paralegal Seminar, Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas
- Michael lectures numerous times throughout the United States at legal and medical conferences. The ByrdAdatto speaker page contains Michael's speeches for this year at https://www.byrdadatto.com/speaking., 2018
- Speaker, Corporate Contracts, Baylor College of Dentistry, 2012
- Speaker, Legal and Accounting 101: Preparing for Private Practice, UT Southwestern Medical School, 2014
- Speaker, Legal Obligations in the Business of Medicine, UT Southwestern and Children Medical Center, 2006
- Writer and Speaker, Business Organizations, Dallas City Attorney's Office Annual CLE, 2006
- Writer and Speaker, Texas Business Organizations Code, The Challenges Facing Local Governments CLE, Federal Bar Association, 2006
- Speaker, Legal Secrets: Planning to Maximize the Value of Your Practice, Practice Forum: Strategies for Today's Aesthetic Practice, American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2009
- News Interview, Plastic Surgery Tax, The Plastic Surgery Channel, Health Care, 2009
- News Interview, Health Care Reform, The Plastic Surgery Channel, Health Care, 2009
- News Interview, Worker's Compensation Rulings, The Weight Loss Surgery Channel, Health Care, 2009
- Speaker, Maximizing the Worth of Your Practice, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2011
- Speaker, Asset Protection Planning and Litigation Risk, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2011
- Speaker, Business and Contracting Strategies for Entering Private Practice, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2011
- Speaker, Choice of Entity: Corporate Law, Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas, 2012
- Speaker, Litigation Risks in the Business of Medicine, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2012
- Speaker, Contracts 101, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2012
- Speaker, "Escape From New York—How to Escape the Attacks from Patients, Partners and Government in Today’s Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Practice", Annual Meeting for The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ("ASAPS") in New York, 2013
- Speaker, Obamacare and How it Will Impact our Practices, Vegas Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dentistry Symposium, 2014
- Speaker, Professional Skills Overview, St. Jude's Medical, 2014
Honors
- Selected to Best Lawyer in America in Health Care, by Best Lawyers (2024-2026)
- Selected to Top Rated Lawyers, by the Dallas Morning News (2016)
- Selected to the Texas Rising Stars List, by Thomson Reuters (2009, 2010)
- Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers List, by Thomson Reuters (2011-2025)
- Selected to Best Lawyer in Dallas in Health Care List, by D Magazine (2013, 2016-2026)
- Superb Rating (9.6/10.0), Avvo, 2008
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2006
Industry Groups
- Business
- Physician Medical Practices
Selections
16 Years Super Lawyers
2 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2010
